PM hints at early elections

Prime minister, Roosevelt Skerrit, has said he could call early elections if he is pushed by the opposition.

Speaking at the commissioning of a filling station in Scotts Head on Tuesday evening Skerrit said the Dominica Labor Party will be ready when elections are called.

“They called for election in 2009 and when I gave it to them they were totally naked,” he said, “So let them call for election…”

Skerrit said that he hopes when he calls elections the opposition is prepared. “All I will say to you tonight is that Roosevelt Skerrit, the leader of the Labor Party, is ready at any time the prime minister calls election,” he stated.

The next general election, constitutionally due in 2015, has been a topic of much discussion.

Addressing a large a crowd of his supporters at a rally in Roseau in early March, one day after an election petition against him and education minister, Petter Saint Jean, was dismissed by the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC), Skerrit said he wanted a “clean sweep” whenever the polls are called.

He told supporters to help him ‘fight tooth and nail’ to accomplish that type of victory.

The opposition United Workers Party is presently undergoing a period of leader change but has said it will be ready whenever elections are called.

In April out going party leader, Edison James, described a party retreat as “the beginning of the intensification of our preparation for governmental operation and action.”

He said the UWP is poised to return to power and dismissed the Labor Party as a ‘government in hiding.’

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“All i will say to you tonight is that i Roosvelt Skerrit, leader of the Labour party,is ready at any time the Prime minister calls election. 1.Why is the PM speakeing in the context of the leader of a political party and not in the capacity of Prime Minister. 2.Is there a Prime Minister in the shadows that the general public is not aware of.

Being able to debate a topic with an opposition has NOTHING to do with managing the affairs of a country. And for your information, debating is NOT shouting and saying things that one’s supporters want to hear. It is sticking to the point and backing one’s position with facts. one can win a debate even if he/she does not believe what he/she says. Have you ever taken part in a debate at school or listened to one?

We all know that the 2009 General Election was allegedly stolen. However, the real issue is not whether the next General Election will be called early or on the constitutionally due date. The real question Dominicans at home must ask themselves is “Am I better off today than I was in 2000?”

yes i am !!!!! and all shall eat when workers was in power my friends plate was full brand new bus living happy i never cry now my party in power i have food to eat now table turn she crying so is all you alone that want to eat the good time workers give all you it finish

We all know that the 2009 General Election was allegedly stolen. However, the real issue is not whether the next General Election will be called early or on the constitutionally due date. The real question Dominicans at home must ask themselves is “Am I better off today than I was in 2000?”

Dem UWPites beating up themselves as though Skerrit worry about them about elections yesterday,elections today,elections tomorrow.Skerrit doh worry with them guyS.Skerrit just have them like a yoyo.They saying Skerrit fraid Lennox.Ofcourse,if I was in Skerrit place I would;Who is not afraid of a BOO-BOO?! They talking about change;It’s good to see all the change that taking place is in the UWP.See how many LEADERS they have changed and is still changing to fight one man-Skerrit.Yet the harder they come the harder they fall,One and ALL.

Stop getting heart attack bro. You think Skerrit bothers about you brother? Yes he wants UWP votes but he won’t get them! He should not get them! Think before you write crap. HE HAS FAILED THE COUNTRY,AND HE HAS LOST MY VOTE for sure.

You must start thinking wisely though! This means they have many capable leaders. Compare this to Skerrits “Labour Powder Party” where the clowns in there are saying ‘If Not Skerrit Who’? So a party like that should be voted out by the electorate. Among 21 candidates you are telling me ‘If not Skerrit Who’?

In all honesty, what’s the link between a gas station and elections? Oh Dear! Gas station being opened means more spending. Has the price of gasoline gone down? Will there be a fisherman”s price or a labour or uwp price? absolutely not! Even in gas station can be found politics! Yet folks are under pressure and suffering most definitely without the basic things of life! Will politics provide parents with school supplies and food foer their hungry kids? Maybe folks drinking gas and eating politics so that’s a clean sweep! Silly season up in the air!

People voting in Dominica elections should be able to get ballots at any Dominica consulate vote then return to consulate for counting and they should have to prove eligibility through birth or naturalization and residency on Dominica and not through simply having a purchased passport.

I dunno man, but I doh like the idea that them politrictians can just play hoop sayway with people’s elections.

The General Elections should have a set date every 5 years man and that is it!

Oh and the Election Commission should be required to conduct thorough investigations on all contestants as to their legitimacy to contest said elections so you don’t have contestants suing each other after elections. What you guys being paid for?

I will maintain that the contestants ought to have taken you guys to court instead of each other…

“He (Prime Minister Skerrit) is out of state and I can give you some good news, that he will be coming back with about 300 brand new jobs whenever he arrives in Dominica,” he said.

According to Austrie, Skerrit went to Colorado to speak with one of the biggest call centers in that US state.(DNO)Reporting. so why is the priminister not reporting. he was away on tax payers money was he not?

Uwp dont hav money,sensible supporters,candidates dat make sence,just six noise box everyday braga braga..wat person under 40 in dominica now dat following uwp..wen I look around I cant see one seat dat uwp mabe takeback yet..only die hard uwp an disgruntled labourites dat follow uwp.I hope efter next election day will realize skerittr cany loose not now..make survey in all schools to see d love for skeritt..lobour could care less about marigot an salsbry..day can stay in there ,,skeritt is still young we hav another 15to20 yrs or skeritt

We know that DLP has plenty money. Just like a degree is a high “desirable” to be a leader of a political party, plenty money is not a “necessity” to election victory.

Be happy that DLP has wise and sensible supporters like Mammy ans Sogo, rich self made millionaire candidates like Skerro, quiet advocates and lawyers like LEN and As,who focus only on being critical of Lennox rather than advancing the empty development taking place.

Based on the overwhelming support of the UWP, there must be many “disgruntled Labourites and die hard UWPistes in Dominica today. We wish Skerrit another 70 years as an individual but he must be counting his last few days as PM. Respectfully Roseau Valley

“They called for election in 2009 and when I gave it to them they were totally naked,” he said, “So let them call for election…” Any time this guy speaks you would think that he is under the Mango tree………..

@ Mamize…. You don’t need to do that. Skerrit is already caught with his pants down. We have seen how long or short “it” is already. Just do the necessary work. AVOID DOING THAT IN THE FUTURE! STILL PLENTY! PLENTY! PLENTY! ;PLENTY! PLENTY! WORK TO DO!I have never stopped!

That is exactly what he is hoping for;a boycut of elections by the UWP. Now, tell me what does that say about this boy? It tell me that he does not care about Dominica and Dominicans, just himself. Any body in office who is prepared to provoke the population in violence to protect their democracy is a criminal and should be dealt with as such.

He is dead scared, and he cannot call early election.He has more work to do now than the opposition. This time his pants are way down to his ankles. With every passing day it is becoming worse for him, and if he calls it now it is still bad. So the CABAL AND CABALIST are between a rock and a very hard place. EVERYTHING UNDER THE SUN IS FOR A SEASON, INCLUDING BAD,CORRUPT AND EVIL LEADERSHIP!!!!!!

Dominicans be aware. My fellowmen and women take heed. A stitch in time saves nine. the onus is on you and you and you. Never allow Dominica to slide into fraudulent elections. That is disaster for everybody and country. When such illegalities occur it is hard to reverse.

Don’t we listen to events in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, Middle East? Are we willing to learn any lessons from bad elections, cheating, fraud. Haven’t we seen the chaos that follow? Govt’s have manipulated the system to their benefit so much putting a dent into the true democratic process.

The Electoral Rules, the Constitution again and again are being cast aside. It is in the interest of those who want to stay in power “ad infinitum.” Now, more than ever, in Dominica’s History, debates, discussions, talk shows, all citizens who love this Nature Isle must concentrate on ELECTORAL REFORMS.

Responsible media, at all times, as much as possible, must assist the citizenry in their demands for Electoral Reforms. Why would any Govt, in this 21st. century be so reluctant to implement Electoral Reforms?

Why in this 21st, century a Govt. refuses to bulge to the request of the Electoral Commission for funds to produce Voter ID Cards and to Clean up a “dirty,” bloated” VOTER’s LIST?

What kind of Nation is Dominica, where a Govt interferes so much with an “Independent” Electoral Commission? Remember the famous E-mail about the madness the Commission in to ask for electoral Reform? You forget already? That’s where and when those Kokomakak begin.

But the Commission has the right, by the Constitution, to request and receive funds from Govt. to make elections FREE and Fair. Is it not the Commission which asked, about 7 YEARS NOW, for voter ID cards? It was never National ID Cards the Commission asked for.

Dominicans do not make that serious mistake of permitting any pre – election or post- election irregularities or acts against the Law. You are playing with your lives. Where Corruption and injustice will rule the people suffer.

There must be a reason why Govt. does not want to acknowledge the genuine request of the Electoral Commission, but stubbornly going on with NID. The parroting and support for Govt. by the Chief Elections Officer and the Chairman of the Commission is in contradiction with what that same Commission really asked for.

It asked for funds from Govt. to specifically produce VOTER ID Cards and to clean up the list to ensure irregularities, fraud, cheating, stealing of an election becomes a thing of the past. For how long now Dominicans begging Govt. to respect the Commission. The Laws. The Constitution. But No. Nada. People know is the Commission that is responsible for conducting elections. We are seeing, under our noses something different.

Govt. has forced the Commission to renege on its previous plan to provide Voter ID Cards, not National ID Cards. Yes, the same “independent” Electoral Commission that wanted Voter ID Cards instead. Think for yourself, nuh?

As Michael Jackson sang if you want to change the world, start with the man in the mirror. In order for the UWP to effect any positive change in Dominica, it understands that it must embrace the change that begins with it.

While you and others quarrel, the UWP is proud to be the agent of positive change. Peaceful, democratic and progress change.

You will admit that without change there is no growth, no purpose in life. All living things must experience change to grow and that is what the UWP has been willing to embrace as a mature political party.

Ananymous, u say is UWP that need a change but Roseau Valley is correct. is the government that need the change. it can be Pappy we vote but we need a change. UWP is our only other option really besides what we have so is they we rallying for. ALL IN WHITE??? I not political so doe look for me in blue, red or yellow. I in white and that means I surrender… I want a change and even if UWP change their name I will vote for them cus they is something other than what we have.

Here we go again, more lies, more promises. On 20th August, DNO is reporting Reggie promising Dominicans 300 jobs when Skerrit returns from his overseas trip. Skerrit, returned to Dominica, attends a ceremony at Scotts Head on 21st August, does not tell Dominicans how many jobs he has in his suitcase, but instead, is concerned about General Elections. How long are Dominicans going to be subjected to promises and more lies, not long.

hahaha! i enjoy reading those uwp supporters comments on dominica news online LOL, all how a pro government person post , the anti government running and dislike! u people are sick! dont ya’ll have work to do smh!what allu need to do is vote on the day instead of running allu mouth on radio and dominica news online! but then again is there allu strong! yet the dlp still won 18-3 lmao

but if as per skerrit .election is due in 2015,why the treat to call it before.big cities wait till the right date, in little mini dominica the pm(well skerrit)calls election when ever skerrit pleases.oh my people.

DNO not intending to set your agenda but in the interest of sensationalism shouldn’t you guys also note that during the ceremony a dirty and childish comment was made by Roosevelt Skerrit regarding the UWP candidate for the Roseau Central district. Well this comment by Roosevelt Skerrit would really spark a debate on DNO ( not that there is a lack thereof) but I believe that politicians must be exposed particularly when they use public office to mepwesais people or to show off there financial prowess. Let us be real – if Roosevelt Skerrit was owing anybody in the way he is suggesting that the Roseau central UWp Candidate does then I am not sure he would openly criticize or call out anybody on their debts but then again these are the same politicians who call other politicians corrupt yet they are much more corrupt and dirtier than those who were first referred to as corrupt. Roosvelt Skerrit may want to attack the opposition on issues of job creation unemployment, integrity(wow I wish),poverty, stagnation and retrogression in the economy or maybe they may just want to go back to the Tony Astaphan rhetoric and fabrication of 1999.

Do not worry, you will have time. The constitution mandates that you get a certain number of days after parliament is dissolved.

Never mind all the talk, Labour is afraid. They ain’t ready either and the PM loves his job too much to call early elections, knowing that he will never be PM again and he may well have to account for all his lies.

They are caught with their pants down. Election CANNOT be called early! Labour has a monumental amount of work to do, and to add insult to injury, people are leaving this corrupt party everyday. TRUST ME SKERRIT IS AFRAID….It’s His fear is based mainly on the Linton factor,and off course he is aware that he has lost the dimples popularity he used so often to plunge Dominica in poverty.

This is not right. It is not only those who reside in Dominica who love Dominica. In fact, there are many who are in Dominica who do not have its best interest at heart.

Do you know of the significant contribution that overseas-based Dominicans have been and continue to make to Dominica’s development? According to the CDB and the World Bank, remittances from Dominicans abroad may be as high as the second or third highest contributor to the economy.

Many overseas based Dominicans take loans from our local banks to build houses in Dominica.

Can you imagine if these people did not go out there to educate and develop themselves in order to contribute to the development of Dominica? It is not necessary that one should remain and toil in Dominica to indicate the extent of his/her love to Country. Please rethink this. This is not what UWP is about, we are an inclusive party.

Okay, but you know because of your love for country, try to fund the ticket yourself if they do not give one. Come and exercise your democratic rights and get the bastards out of town by voting the UWP and be sure of a better future with the saw.

All politicians are the same. One party is not better than the other. Dominicans will still vote this man Skerritt. But time will tell anyway, so people please put on your wise not thinking caps, hats but your brains.

I fully agree. Look at how Skerrit managed the country with an 18-3 mandate. He managed the country in the most pathetic way ever seen anywhere in the world. Misery rained on the houses of almost all Dominicans.

I will vote for anyone who have a vision for Dominica! International airport, bring in private investors. Hotels,marina , Factories and promised to stump out corruption. Lets thing big and make bold move, let’s the other Caribbean countries, learn from us, right now, we are after Haiti, in the in the Caribbean. SVG leave us in the dust. We speaks about tourism but their is no 5 Star hotel, we speaks about investors, but their is no international Airport for the investors to has there item ship in one day, to help bring down prices, and we speaks about progress, please…

the incumbent is testing the waters to see the response of the people concerning early elections. they are talking about job creations that we will never see and they are breaking ground to build all kind of infrastructure. its all political games at work.if the Chinese that are citizens of Dominica do not vote and the overseas citizens do not get cash to come home to vote then please call elections. we know the results already if elections happen fairly.

Mr Skerrit I have a passion in my belly to see to it that you get out of office by all means necessary (except violence). Then you and your ministers/certain cabalist, who hav done ill to my Country put on trial….

This madness needs to end, These guys been there for 13 yrs living good!! While am told to be patient. Bossman you hav denied me and many citizens a better life by keeping my Country poor..YOU hav to GO!!!..

WOrkers Executive body yall better b ready because when u see next month reach I will be out swinging till election day has arrived..Skerrit if you think u going do what u did in 09 u lie!!

Having done all my research I have the U.S State Department, OAS, OECS, British foreign & Commonwealth office (complains Department) Emails n Special Numbers to file complains against you… The amount I filing they either have to come for you or for me..I always believe tht one person can make a difference and I am going to make a difference.

Most likely, he will win in Vielle Case. His defeat may be espois mal papaye. But what seems interesting is the following selfish statement. “All I will say to you tonight is that Roosevelt Skerrit, the leader of the Labor Party, is ready at any time the prime minister calls election,” he stated. Roosevelt Skerrit, who is the PM, appears to be concerned only about the preparedness of Roosevelt Skerrit and his status as PM. To the extent that he is interested in Mc Intyre’s victory in the Valley or Reggie in Cottage , Julius in Roseau North or Ambrose in Roseau South is only as long as he remains the leader of the DLP and the PM.

Unlike 2009, the PM and the DLP must understand that this time around, Dominicans at home and abroad are convinced that CHANGE IS A MUST NOT AN OPTION.

I was not there, but did the PM realy tell people go pay thier debt if they want to run for election? SMFH . Before you were incharge you were a teacher walking to school. Studied abroad on OAS scholarship. If you had money you would have paid your own school probably at IVY league. Now you boss and get all this wealth on Dominica account you insalting people who work hard to get what they want. Insalting the many students who have loans to get an education and the nany civil servants who have loans to build there homes working hard to take care of their family. What a shame.

By the way i hope we can amend constitution to have a set day for elections. The people of dominica need to hear the reasons why each party should be elected. Last time elections were called within a month and in all the excitement the public is denied the opportunity to make an informed decision. Its like having a trial and the judge sentencing you without giving your lawyers time to prep your defense

That is not being a true patriot and lover of country. This is not what the UWP is about. As Tony Astaphan, the great lawyer and political mouth piece has said, “ask not what your government or party can do for you but what you can do for your country”

Come on, take pride in exercising your democratic, constitutional right to vote in honour of your ancestors who fought hard so that you can have the power to elect your government and determine the future course of your country.

We shall vote them out whether or not we are given money or whether or not we can match their budget. The joy of doing what is right for country is greater than collecting a few dollars from corrupt men.

Hmmmmm, never mind de PM when he talks with such disregard for the people! Remember he said that he did not know what all the fuss was about since this is all just POLITICAL PEEKONG????? Well that might be the language of his Chinese friends but we need to remove the PEEKONG language from our politics if we want to be serious about our county’s development!!!!

This is very optimistic and would require a lot more work from the opposition- which includes me, you and everyone who is interested in good and accountable governance and true economic prosperity of the country.

Although, one may not be sure of that 15 seats yet, at this point in the political game, the SAW IS SURE in at least 11 of 21. And like 1995, under our constitution that is all we need to take the country back and put it on a new course of prosperity.

Good and Accountable governance and the people are still wondering who you are. Is that cowardice or stupidity? If you want to good governance and voice your opinion why hide behind the Roseau Valley coward?

Some of us do not quite understand what is meant by good and accountable governance/government.

We confuse this basic principle with the right of a private citizen to make a decision that affects him/her personally.

Roseau Valley is a private group of concerned individuals from the Roseau Valley. How does this equate to good and accountable national governance by a group of people who have presented themselves for election to public office? There is no comparison. This is the same faulty argue by Crazy and others on Kairi who have called on Lennox to be accountable and transparent with the handling of funds that private Dominicans have entrusted him with in defense of our democracy.

Roseau Valley is not interested in personality or personal matters. We leave this to Mammy and Sogo. Roseau Valley prefers to elevate the discussion to the level of important national socio-economic political issues and progressive ideas. Come meet us at that level rather than inviting us to your yours.

Thanks though for declaring your interest in learning more about Roseau Valley. This is a strategic decision, which we have taken just like many other contributors to DNO- some of whom use five or more different names or sometimes maliciously using the name Roseau Valley to populate DNO with a single, narrow and negative point of view.

For the first time in a long while Skerrit and the Labour Party on the defense.

The buzz created around the new UWP candidates, the smooth stepping aside of founders James and Prevost, the excitement generated around September 1 and Castle Bruce all have Mr. Skeritt confused and playing catch up!

My advise to UWP is to ignore Skeritt and his old talk!! Instead concentrate on:

1. Continue to select quality candidates as you have done with Lennox, Isaac and Dr. Fontaine so far.

2. Ensure a smooth Leadership change at Castle Bruce.

3. Finetune in a simple manner your plans and programmes to develop Dominica after the next General Elections.

Continue to select quality candidates as you have done with Lennox, Isaac and Dr. Fontaine….Isaac said his qualifications don’t count, Fontaine qualifications don’t count because Lennox has none and you call this quality candidates.

@Jaun Pablo You too as a lapdog of the cabal, never thought that Skerrit could be brought down. Hope you are sleeping at night, because you are not dreaming.HE WILL BE KICKED OUT SOON BY THE ELECTORATE. Dominicans are becoming fed up with GREEDY,LAZY, INCOMPETENT,AND ARROGANT LEADERS.You thought Dominica was Skerrit’sestate? POOR PITY!

I remember so well Eddison James’s visits to TheUK when he was PM. His entourage was bigger than Obama’s. something DOMINICA could ill afford at the time. I’m not a Member of any of the Political Parties therefore I’m neutral. Are you seriously saying that DOMINICA has not had huge benefits since Skerrit became PM? There has been progress in very many respects not to mention international benefits including those for Dominicans who travel to the US etc., During my visit to Puerto Rico recently I saw the DOMINICA flag flying amongst some others. I was ever so proud. It was the very first time and I travel to Puerto Rico often. This is certainly the result of diplomatic dealings. Our PM is tenacious. I read recently for example that we will be receiving EU funding!! We’re not even part of the European Union and our PM pulled this off. Give Jack his jacket. God bless DOMINICA.

All I can state, those critics do not utilize their good judgment if they have any. They are blind and sleeping not to see the progress in Dominica, the likes of which Dominica never had and probably did not hope to have. Call them ungrateful people. If they get what they want, my feeling is they will be punished. If I were in D/ca at election time, I would vote for DLP. I am not stupid.

Justics and Truth you can afford to make such careless comments because you live outside of D’ica where you have everything to keep you and your family comfortable so get off yopu high chair and think of how the people in DA are sufering just for food for their families basic food putting up buildings that doesn’t even employed D’icans is good news for the Island. Yes I would have to say you are indeed stupid to believe having our Nationals in poverty is the best way forward what kind of person are you have your opinions but make it about the facts and about and not your party. Remember it’s beyond politic and parties now it’s all about our PEOPLE and after GOD they must be treated with dignity.

Why is there so much hatred and division among us Dominicans whenever it comes to the RED and BLUE? We as a people especially the young ones, should put the skills we possess into good use. Let’s stop wasting our talents that our parents pay so much money to help us develop and take charge run for our various constituencies and move this country in the direction that it needs to go. Forget about the parties, the present prime minister he has done his time, the past prime minister he is also gone and let’s look to the future. THOSE WHO DON”T LIKE WHAT I HAD TO SAY TOO BAD.

That is positive vibes. However, this is simply the nature of politics. It has always been so from time immemorial. In fact, in Dominica, we have been very civil about our politics. The hatred that you speak of is not deep compared to what exists elsewhere. During political campaigns in Jamaica, Guayana and Haiti, people die of gun shots from inter-party rivalry.

In some Asian countries, members of parliament engage in fist fights in the parliament. In spite of what the PM says, this country is not too free. We are generally a civil, polite, kind, respectable and intelligent people.

Do not lose hope. Fear no more. We shall exercise our political option wisely as we cannot depend on the judicial system to do it for us.

Come join us Youth 2000 in taking our country back. Be sure with the saw. Change is not an option but this time it is a must. No hatred.

This is Dominica. Do not compare Dominica to those bloodthirsty people in those countries who are filled with hatred in their hearts. They have not yet learned to live in peace and harmony with one another. So what if some support one party and others another party. It is to be expected. However, why use pre-election and election day as a physical tug of war? This is for pagans, uncivilized people who have no conscience, no heart and who lack love for one another. This is no way to conduct oneself during an election with thousands of people murdered and others injured. It is nothing to be proud of, to applaud and exalt. They should learn from Canadians of all. This sort of hatred, paganism and uncivilized attitudes do not occur here, at least for now. I hope they never occur here. We are supposed to be a civilized nation. This is why many from those oppressed countries which lack peace flock here. They will do anything to come here and to obtain landed status. I feel safe here and during election. So far so good. Thanks be to God.

They have not learned to be free to agree or disagree amicably. They do not utilize psychology in their communication. They do not have the gift of it. I do feel they are vindictive, spurred on by the opposition.

Whenever elections are held, the UWP will be defeated. They are not ready, they keep hinting that election will be soon, however, they do not have all candidates in place, some of the new candidates don’t stand a chance. If Lennox is so strong as some claim, why can’t he contest on his constituency of residence? The answer… He wants to be Leader, and due to the outcome of past elections, he thinks he stands a great chance in Marigot. Not so easy Lennox. I have news for you. I will rent a vehicle if i have to and devote my time in the Marigot constituency. I will personally transport voters to the polls on election day, that is how committed i am to ensure that this bias, selfish man is defeated and the DLP conquer in Marigot. We want no parrot, we want a genuine patriot!

Is that all you have to offer? insults. I know there are UWP supporters on here campaigning aggressively. The same people give thumb downs from different PC’s, however, i fear no one but the Almighty and that is why I have chosen the Marigotp constituency to campaign. Lennox, your choice of leader wants everything handed to him on a platter. I am a risk taker sweetie. I will be in Marigot campaigning. Better believe it sweetie.

How could you be seriously convinced of your bold statement that the UWP do not have candidates in place with new and powerful candidates in Gandfond, Marigot, Roseau Central, St Joseph, Castle Bruce and other strong candidates in Roseau North, Wesley, Carib Territory among others? Lennox is strong as an individual and as a candidate but he IS SURE WITH THE SAW IN MARIGOT!

Yes, IPO..I agree . The DLP bus has broken down at the terminal of lies and deceit after picking up excess passengers at the last elections. It has called in mechanics from China, added fuel from Venezuela, and sought better stewardship from ALBA but a las, the engine of growth and economic prosperity is now broken, passengers who were one time joyfully singing “we shall not be moved” are stranded and disappointed by the waters. Some are left homeless, landless while those who are still riding he stalled bus call hem names like child making machines.

Many passengers are now red vex and seeking to take a ride on the new BLUE bus that is now well tuned and ready to take us ….not to the next bus stop but to the terminal of the new international airport.

no one can stop you after all u will be getting the money to rent the Bus from your supporter and the DLP but be prepared for the wipping u will get so come knowing you will get what is good for you, I would also suggest that your party Rep take the stadge for a debate with Linton can you pull that off or you wouldnt be able to see him be defeated.DC I thought better of you for you to stand up and say u would rather see the people of D’ica especailly MARIGOT VILLAGE live in poverity is just down right evil and evil folks my be put down. CHANGE WHEN DO WE NEED ” NOW”.

Whenever they do not like a response, they give thumbs down. It does not mean that what you stated make no sense. You did not insult anyone or hurt their feelings. You have a right to your opinion just as they have a right to theirs. DNO should have a regulation about that. I have an advice for DLP supporters during election, when it is called. Keep quiet on the matter of who you will be supporting. It is your personal affair. Other than attendance at meetings, do not make it known to the public or in public that you might live in peace and be able to vote in freedom and peace. The peace should always be kept. Pay no attention to those who make their support known. May God always be with you, now, prior to, at election time and afterward.

Is Lang Mama dealing with the devil and consulting the devil? If so, you are to be feared. Those who use strange, evil means of predicting and knowing the future are not pleasing to God. I would not want to meet you, work with you or be a neighbor. In fact, if such a person, I would not want to meet you or pass you whatsoever. Some Holy Water sprinkled would make you run for your life. The devil knows all about the Holy Water, that it is blest by God Himself. He and his followers hate Holy Water. They run from it. I heard about strange things happening in D/ca by some evil people. May God protect his people from evil elements and evil people. The Holy Water could be used at a distance to bless people, countries and to drive away God’s enemies, all evil people, to also tie their mouths, hands and feet that they cannot harm others. If you do not know this, learn it. God is powerful, more than the devil. He is in control. He knows, sees and hears all things. I am never without Holy Water. I just blest Dominica with Holy Water and all its good people, including the PM against their enemies. I asked Our Lord to drive his enemy and all those who deal with him, far from them. In Jesus Name! Thanks be to God!

man whatever. Just call elections, please! And if another party wins please pass a law that puts term limits on Elected members of Government. Two terms is sufficient for one man. Let your legacy be decided in two terms.

Desperation,desperation, desperation,you see this talk about the new leader in the person of Mr. Lennox Linton of the United Workers Party, them fellars in red are not far from having the biggest headache in the history of the DLP. It was rumored that Skerrit is blaming the Bajan for advising him not to call an election earlier in the year. However, now that Mr. Lennox Linton has come on the scene and his popularity is said to be out of control, Skerrit feels had he held the election, he would have caught the opposition with the same old heads and same old team like 2009. He thinks he is ready, on the Ist of September when the New United Workers Party presents its new team under the leadership of Mr. Lennox Linton, I hope there will be sufficent paracetamol at the hospital.

Lennox popularity ‘out of control’ LOL. Man get off whatever you are smoking and stop fooling yourself by that regular Sunday afternoon doze of poisonous cool aid you drinking from Q. You blus will continue to get your pounding at the polls and then complain of fraud after the elections. You guys might possibly pick up a few seats more from what currently obtains, but trust me government far from all you grasps (stop the dreaming). It just aint gonna happen (especially under an uneducated, pompous, arrogant leader)!!!!!!!!

I believe that the UWP has a chance to cause the DLP to pee pee in their pants. Simple, let there be a humongous crowd in Castle bruce on September 1st and trust me. Skerit not calling no elections till 2015. Show your support UWPites

I really think that the laws need amending when comes to the length of time one man can be the Prime Minister. Skerrit has become complacent and i guess is a result of the power going to his head. Sadly I do not think they will loose the next elections because of two main reasons. This administration has successfully brainwashed a good bit of the populates and the opposition has yet to realize that the floating voters are those who are not looking for the hand outs and name calling and opposing everything for opposing sake. We need a viable alternative which the opposition has failed to present. So it appears that a poor plan is still more of a plan than no plan. UWP can do it but they need to start 2 years ago. Show us that you can Unite which is the first word of uwp. No in fighting and power struggles. We are looking for a leader who is working for Dominica and not one group of individuals.

not really a politics person but I believe that, that’s not what the country needs right now and we need a leader that can push us forward and not have us at a stand still, In my opinion I do not see Lennox Linton being that person.

Who then and do you see Skerrit and this moomoo gang taking our beloved country out of this pit of poverty and plunging debt.Remember Skerrit is at the wheel so what do you prefer right now? Is it continuous precipitation into the dungeon of misery or do you want to take a chance with a new driver who is telling you that he or she can turn around the Next Level vehicle from plummeting to ascension. Remember too that you took a chance on Skerrit who showed no leadership qualities, and had never managed a fowl cage

Do a background check on MR linton…take ur time and do it!! and when u have done that come back and comment. Dominica is a mess right now, we need an educated and intelligent person to run this country. He or she can be from the workers or Labor party i dont care. We do not need an ignorant leader like Linton and we surely dont need Skerrit to bring the country in the gutters.

1.Do you know that we are waiting on you to give us some good news in reference to the 300 brand new jobs acting PM Austrie told us that you would be coming back with? In case you forgot, Mr Austrie addressed a crowd in Penville during their village feast, and he had this to say: “I can give you some good news that he (Mr. Skerrit who was in Colorado), that he will be coming bag with about 300 brand new jobs when he arrives in Dominica.” Since you are arrived here safely sir, where are those jobs? Are they in your suitcase that you forgot on Liat?

2.Mr. Skerrit, why did you not attend the Penville Village Feast yourself and had to send Mr. Austrie to fill in for you? After all sir, we all know that the Penville Feast is usually around August 15 each year and you are their Parlrep and they are the heart and soul of the DLP, why did you not attend their feast?

3. Is it really because you had to attend a meeting in Colorado that would have yielded 300 jobs? After all sir, look you are already back in Dominica and as early as Tuesday you were able to address a gathering in Scotts Head. Are we to wonder if the true reasons for avoiding Penville at this time could be: A). You wedding day story that did not go very well in Penville? B).The FIASCO of the Penville road and water project?

3.Did you listen to the speech acting PM Austrie delivered in Penville on your behalf? He told us that they (cabinet) are very worried about your much travelling as a young man? Sir, that left us very worried as well because it reminded us of our late beloved PM who was also traveling a lot, and one day upon his return from a long trip where he was suppose to bring us new jobs, he called some of his cabinet friends and they did not answer nor returned his calls. Boy we are very worried too!

DOMINICANS>>>Yes your BELOVED, most Holy and Honourable Prime Minister is ready for an Election if and when called! Yes, your most Holy Prime Minister is wealthy and so is His Ministers. The Labor Party has millions of dollars in our reserve and the ability to give the gifts and donations that ultimately decides all elections in this beautiful and blessed Nation. Your most High and Honourable, Highly Esteemed Prime Minister is beyond reproach! The opposition accuse him of all manner of corruption and scandals that are not based on facts but on oppositionist propoganda! My people do you honestly believe that the Garbage Bin, The Passport Sale and the Petro Caribe Government Programs are not transparent and a benefit to all Dominicans? Do you believe that any of these programs benefit your Most Holy Prime Minister and his Cabinet of Great and Respectful Ministers and NOT all intelligent and informed Dominicans? The fact is my fellow Dominicans that Dominica has flourished under the management and control of your Most High, Honourable PM and his team of trustworthy Ministers! There is more Tourism, Agriculture, Business Ventures, Money and Opportunity in Dominica than during the term(s) of ANY previous administration. Your Most Holy, Honourable and Blessed PM is in fact the Saviour of this Country. Your Mighty and Most Powerful PM has world wide diplomatic connections that bring employment and prosperity to Dominica. The opposition may accuse your most holy PM of being in cohoots with Communist and Leftist Governments and Countries but look at the benefits that it has brought to little. tiny Dominica…Roads, Stadiums, Bridges and Shops, shops, shops, employing our youths and bringing vast reduction to crime Island-wide! So my people, my fans, my followers if not your Most Holy Prime Minister, then who? Lieing Linton Lennox? Let us all take a moment to laugh!!! Good! That was a good joke! Now let us go out and give them a CLEAN SWEEP!

Skirret seems very arrogant …….just saying you will not be pm forever cause you and your corrupt greed driven politicians will be voted out …Too much unemployment, crimes and poverty and nothing is being done only that the politicians keep getting richer and getting more assets

You are preaching to the choir Sir! Your leadership style, arrogance should never be forgotten by the people of Dominica. You gave the people a record of three terms that they can judge who you are.

Example: Grand Bay people were told that they were going to build an All Saints Med. University at the center, he also told the single parents in G/bay that he’d provide house for each and everyone of them. Instead, they built a Police Station to incarcerate in the proposed location. And the single parents know the rest of the story.

How much more can our people tolerate? I am saying to you people, the young in particular, whatever monies they dish out for your votes, take it and vote them out of office on election day. That’s the only chance and choice you have in order to have a better tomorrow. Otherwise, it will be business as usual if you make the mistake to elect these individuals back in government. Thank You & God Bless Dominica!

It’s idiots like you who support this stinking government, I am aware of the differences; dear as in dear friend, dare as in I dare you and deer the animal, but most of DNO readers are not petty as you and observed that it was a typo.

The statement made at Scotts Head by the PM was so abhorrent and distasteful, that it has pushed me further away form this Skerrit Labour Party. The man has virtually impoverished and crippled the country,made the people paupers, beggars, adulators,sycophants of the ruling party, and he is BRAZEN AND SHAMELESS ENOUGH, TO SAY TO DOMINICANS “””IF YOU WANT TO BE IN THE POLITICAL RACE GO PAY YOUR DEBTS”””.. Mr Skerrit 99.9999999999% of all working Dominicans, (the Dominica you have brought to the gutters with poverty) are owing. I AM OWING ALMOST ALL THE DFINACCIAL INSTITUTIONS IN DOMINICA, Tom is the same, Dick is the same, Harry is the same, complements you and your cabal. What was even more distasteful is that there were gullible supporters cheering at this gutter and rum shop talk by a man who is supposed to be our leader.WHAT A SHAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! On the question of READYNESS, WE ALL KNOW HOW YOU ARE SCARED OF LINTON. I KNOW WHY, TOM KNOWS WHY ,DICK KNOWS WHY AND SO IS HARRY. This time around you are sweeting profusely. You are not being sold as a young man, or a dimples man or an 18-3 leader. All these have disappeared. Your Labour Party is in a battle for survival as far as this election goes. ALL SIGNS ARE YOU WILL BE DEFEATED. However the opposition must make sure that VOTERS ID ARE ISSUED, AND THE ELECTIONS LIST IS SANITIZED. I have never regretted disassociating myself from this party. Make sure you keep good to your promise of “”””GOING ALL OUT TO MAKE LINTON LOSE HIS DEPOSIT””””.. DON’T FORGET ”’YOU SAID IT”’

He cannot touch us in Marigot. Election time is on the way and we will hear more of that. I wouldn’t condem anyone yet because our party will be saying some things to. That is politics in DA and we cannot run from it. Don’t be dissapointed with us.

I really want to know how somebody in their right mind actually thinks all the signs showing that skerrit going to loose election? This time i expect 20-1 the one being marrigot. Because marigot people dont know any better. Maybe if it was somebody else going up but Lennox can never ever beat skerrit. Not in this lifetime or the next. And after he loose I want to see what all the people that saying he going to win will have to say.

Skerrit please call that election early so that UWP can loose again and make people realise that Dominicans do not want Lennox Linton as leader. And shut those blind ignorant clueless UWP sopporters up.

I hope whenever the election is called that the Dominican people teach you a very good lesson Roosevelt Skerrit.

You can’t run a country on deceptiveness, trickery and bribes. Come what may God is a merciful God. While it is true the Dominican electorate made a poor choice by voting you in, God is a forgiving father, He will ensure that after this election you are no longer in power.

I like the discussion but lets keep God out of that. That is politics and what is said and done there doesn’t go hand in hand with God. He is a bi boastful now but if we don’t get him now we will the next election. We just have to respect the masses decision and let them see our way being respectful.

What is wrong to saying that God is a forgiving God which He is. When you woke up this morning it was God, God should be in everything we do politics or not. Take Him out and Dominica will remain the same.

If the Labor party is to have any hope .of .victiry Skerrit must call elections before the ent of the first quarter of 2014. if not, the econemy will be so bad that the labor party will have no chance.

Dominica is too back forwards with its laws. The Prime Minister should not be the one to call election. it should be written in the law that ever 5 Years second Monday in November etc elections will be held for example. But trust me that labor kingdom will soon crumble because all good things as they say have a way of coming to an end. Carmem

I really feel sorry for some of you dominicans who support Skerrit simply because he is giving you handouts…what a shame eh…A leader of a country would much rather have his people beg than create jobs in order to become self sufficient it creates the impression that it is better to be dependent on a government for hand outs than to work hard for what you want to achieve….and this scheme is so obvious to the more intelligent persons whereas those who do not have much common sense will believe its the best thing that is happening on the island…Skerrit wants to make sure that he personally gives out to the beggars so they could be grateful to HIM hence a vote of thanks at the polls. PATHETIC!!

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